Edwards is running an Ad here on DU

[NMDemDist2]

isn't that kinda preaching to the choir?

[arissa]

1. No

We're not in the general election yet. Right now, the candidates are courting the party loyalists and activists.

Once the primary is over, I'm sure the winner will redirect their resources to the general electorate, but until then, we're the people they want to reach.

[NMDemDist2]

8. true

I'm undecided at this point, but plan to spend a lot of time at the Dem HQ in 2007

[wryter2000]

2. He could be drumming up primary support

I think it's kinda cool, my own self.

[coffeenap]

3. Nope--it is exactly where his ads belong! Yay for any candidate

who acknowledges the 100,000 of us!

[Trajan]

4. Laughs .... Ever been to DU ? ...

There is no sign indicating 'Edwards Country' there ...

I do love the man, but, in case your havent noticed, not everyone does ....

Not that that matters alot ... some cannot be pleased, and so it isnt worth trying ....

[PresidentObama]

5. Smart strategy.

Seeing as their is a lot of us here at DU.

Not a bad waste of money by the Edwards camp. If I were a campaign, I'd venture to do the same.

[sandnsea]

6. It's financially supporting the base

They buy up an entire group of blog-ads, and a whole bunch of liberal blogs and forums get financial support. It shows he's connected to the netroots and sticks his face in front of people for a reasonable amount, which is at least part of a good advertising campaign.

[NMDemDist2]

7. good point, I forgot they can buy blocks on multiple sites n/t

[liberalnurse]

9. DU is a vast reservoir of

grassroots activist. I think it is a wise choice. He has my attention. I think I want to help work for his campaign in Iowa..... O8)

[NMDemDist2]

10. I'm still waiting to see who else jumps in

but I like Edwards fine

[liberalnurse]

11. Jeepers....loks like the thread died.

I got called into the hospital to work and am just getting some down time. All is quiet here. I guess I'll start up some co-worker chatter about dynamic Democrats.

[FrenchieCat]

12. He wants to be the Grassroots candidate, and so, I don't blame him

one bit. Primaries are won by winning over the base. In terms of election strategy, Edwards ain't no dummy. He announced in New Orleans and so it goes.